Pembroke at a glance

The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA

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Posted Jul. 25, 2015 at 12:01 AM

Posted Jul. 25, 2015 at 12:01 AM

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HISTORY

Pembroke was settled in the 1640s by Robert Barker, who received a grant of land from Myles Standish. Barker settled on the banks of the Herring Riv er near what is now Barker and High streets. Pembroke, a farming com munity, was incorporated in 1712. Residents played a key role in the Revolutionary War by drafting the Pembroke Resolves, considered by historians to be the first document declaring the colonies’ independence and urging men to take up arms against the British.

SNAPSHOT

Like the rest of the South Shore, Pembroke experienced much growth in the 1990s, but it remains a pleasant community of winding roads, forests, cranberry bogs, ponds and comfortable homes.

HIGHLIGHTS

The Historical Society maintains sev eral historic sites in the town: the soci ety museum in Pembroke Center, which is made up of two former one- room school houses; the Adah F. Hall House on Barker Street; Friends Meeting House, at routes 139 and 53; and Peter’s Well, off Fairwood Drive, the remains of the Pierre (Peter) Pelerin homesite. All sites can be seen by appointment. Call 781-293-9083.

The Pembroke History Museum on Route 14 has a collection of weaponry and medals from the Revolutionary and Civil wars, Indian artifacts and period clothing and tools. The museum is open by appointment. Call 781-293-9083. Historical sites include the 305-year-old Adah F. Hall House on Barker Street, which is open several times a year for special programs, and the Quaker Meeting House at routes 53 and 139. Built in 1706, it is the second-oldest Quaker meeting house in the country. Pembroke also has five ponds, near routes 14, 27 and 36.